Private tour in Cherbourg Pierre M
up to 7 people
9 hours
Private transportation
1
Pierre M.
I am 35 years old and I come from Laval, France. I hold a bachelor's degree in political science...
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If you are docking in Cherbourg for a day, this tour is the best way to see the most of the American participation in D-Day! You will discover the heroic actions that happened on June 6, 1944. First, we will visit Omaha Beach where US soldiers landed. Then, we will also visit the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, attacked by the U. S. Army Rangers. You will have the chance to explore some of the German bunkers, still bearing the marks of the terrible battle that happened here and showing how fierce were the enemies that the American soldiers faced. Finally, we will have the chance to pay our respects to the thousands of men who paid the ultimate price to liberate Europe by visiting the Normandy American Cemetery. With my professional guiding license and my 8 years of experience as a D-Day tour guide, I had the privilege to meet some of the veterans that took part in the Normandy invasion, as well as their relatives, and I will be very happy to share their stories with you to perpetuate their legacy.
We will start the day by visiting Omaha Beach, where the US Army suffered their heaviest losses on D-Day, due to its overwhelming German forces and defenses. Afterward, we will visit the sobering Normandy American Cemetery where 9, 388 soldiers were laid to rest. Then, we will explore Pointe du Hoc. Built on a top of a 100-foot high cliff, this German site had six cannons that were threatening the whole D-Day operation and was attacked by 225 U. S. Army Rangers that had to scale the cliff to attack this position. We will then stop for lunch in Sainte-Mère-Eglise. The town is located in the middle of the area where the U. S. Airborne operation took place on June 6, 1944. It became famous thank to a D-Day paratrooper who landed on the church steeple and got stuck there! You will learn his story after lunch. Depending on the time left, you will have the chance to visit the Airborne museum or its gift shop. * This is a sample itinerary. For customized tours or special requests, do not hesitate to contact me!
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We will be driving from site to site with a modern (less than 4 years), clean and air-conditioned Volkswagen Caravelle or Mercedes Vito minivan, that can transport 7 passengers (+ driver-guide). On the different sites, we will be walking. I can adapt the amount of walking depending on the clients on the tour.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 7 people
Duration:
9 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 7 people
Duration:
9 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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